Budget Analyst Sr

SouthWestern Electric Power Co; North Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SouthWestern Electric Power Co in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Budget Analyst Sr to support the O&M and Capital budgeting process, re-projections, variance analysis and improvement requisitions across a corporate group. You’ll help coordinate planning, budgeting and reporting activities, and assist with regulatory data requests and revenue requirements.

The role requires strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to analyze drivers and present actionable insights to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering; minimum four years of relevant experience.
• Associates degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering; minimum six years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and budgeting for O&M and capital resource allocation, including long-range forecasts and contingency plans.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly variance reports and provide analysis of drivers.
• Create ad-hoc reports to support decision making; assist in regulatory data requests and revenue requirements.
• Assist in routing and approval for Improvement Requisitions and ensure policies followed.
• Coordinate budgeting/forecasting/reporting processes across multiple units; perform special studies as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Adaptability/Flexibility

Client Focus

Creativity

Planning/Organizing

Understanding the Business and Compet

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering

Associates degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering

Tools

UI Budgets

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Business Objects reporting

Job description

Job Posting End Date10-12-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job SummarySupports the O&M and Capital budgeting process, reprojections, variance/other standard/ad-hoc reporting and analysis, and the improvement requisition process for a business unit(s), corporate group(s), operating company(ies) and/or for AEP Consolidated. Includes providing support of the related planning, budgeting and reporting applications and the billing/allocation processes. Note: A Sr. budget analyst will be required to support all activities and will typically support multiple groups.Job DescriptionJob Posting End Date10-12-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.***This job posting does not support visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training (OPT)***Relocation for the right candidate.What You'll Do:Support the planning and budgeting activities for the O&M and Capital resource allocation process; including long-range forecasts, detail budgets, re-projections and contingency plans.Prepare monthly/quarterly variance reports and provide meaningful analysis of drivers.Prepare ad-hoc reports as needed to support analysis.Support decisions affecting operation and maintenance activities, capital investment, customer service levels, and profitability objectives.Assist in routing and approval process for Improvement Requisitions; ensuring that Authorization Policy and IR Procedures are followed.Engage in developing and improving standardized processes surrounding budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and improvement requisitions.Perform special studies, analysis, investigations, and assignments as may be required.Provide assistance in regulatory proceedings related to financial matters including information for data requests, developing revenue requirements, special studies for Commissions, etc.Supports Financial Model issues and works with Financial Forecasting and the OPCO/BU(s) to resolve potential issues.What We're Looking For:Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering along with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. Or;Associates degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering along with a minimum of 6 years or relevant experience.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Key Competencies: Communication, Teamwork, Initiative, Adaptability/Flexibility, Client Focus, Creativity, Planning/Organizing and Understanding the Business and Competition These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.1.Prior experience in a functional Business Unit (Generation, Transmission, or Distribution), and/or Corporate Finance and/or Operating Company finance, and/or engineering related field is preferred. Knowledge/utilization of UI Budgets, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office, and Business Objects relational database reporting desired.2.This position requires coordination with corporate finance, corporate planning & budgeting, accounting/tax, commercial operations, generation and transmission, regulatory, requiring the incumbent to work across functional boundaries. Familiarity with AEP accounting and use of Chartfields desired.Where You'll Work:Shreveport, LAWhat You'll Get For A Budget Analyst Sr:$87,633 - $131,453What You'll Get For A Budget Analyst Prin:$98,993 – $158,383What You’ll Get For A Budget Analyst Staff:$116,255 - $186,010In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We DoAt AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!Compensation DataCompensation Grade:SP20-007Compensation Range:$87,633.00 - $151,132.50The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.